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- Mulham bin Bashir Al-Jaraf: “Otech” is a strategic step reflecting the direction to maximise investments in the technology sector
- Aladdin bin Abdullah Baitfadhil: Today we lay the foundations for a new era of innovation, competitiveness and economic diversification in Oman
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MUSCAT, Sultanate of Oman, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As part of national efforts to accelerate digital transformation and strengthen the foundations of an integrated digital economy, and in line with strategic directions to unify technological capabilities and investments, Omantel launched (Wednesday, 11 February) “Otech,” the Provider of Technologies of the Future and Enabler of Digital Transformation. A number of strategic partnerships were also announced, reflecting the breadth of Otech’s ecosystem and the expansion of its operational scope.
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The ceremony was held under the patronage of H.E. Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al-Murshidi, President of the Oman Investment Authority, at the Royal Opera House Muscat, in the presence of representatives from the public and private sectors, along with a number of specialists and experts in technology and digital transformation.
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H.E. Mulham bin Bashir Al-Jarf, Deputy President of the Oman Investment Authority for Investment and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Omantel, affirmed that the launch of Otech represents a consolidation of Omantel’s position as an integrated digital technology company and reflects its well-considered strategic transition from a telecommunications operator to a modern technology model that drives innovation and enables the digital economy.
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He noted that this transformation comes in alignment with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 and the Eleventh Five-Year Plan, particularly within the digital economy pillar and the development of knowledge- and technology-based sectors.
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He added that Omantel adopts a comprehensive strategic vision that views technological transformation as an integrated ecosystem focused on modernising infrastructure, introducing digital solutions, building national capabilities, developing business models, enhancing cross-sector integration, and creating sustainable value for the national economy.
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He further emphasised that Omantel places the Omani citizen at the heart of this vision, as the true driver of transformation and the foundation of its sustainability, through training, qualification and development of national talent in advanced fields such as digital solutions, cybersecurity, cloud computing and artificial intelligence, in line with the rapid global acceleration in the technology sector.
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Al-Jarf added that the launch of the new identity of Otech represents a practical embodiment of this comprehensive strategic vision and reaffirms Omantel’s commitment to continuing its transformation into a leading national technology company that harnesses innovation to serve development and places the empowerment of Omani talent at the core of its journey toward the future.
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Eng. Aladdin bin Abdullah Baitfadhil, Chief Executive Officer of Omantel and Chairman of Otech, stated that the launch of Otech marks a qualitative transformation in the company’s journey and in Oman’s digital sector. It reflects Omantel’s commitment to playing an active role in advancing national digital transformation. By establishing a unified technology ecosystem, the company is laying the foundations for a new phase centred on innovation and competitiveness, in line with national directives for economic diversification and the development of a knowledge- and technology-based economy.
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